rezsisters - Lesson Plan 6

Lesson Plan
Day 6	Class/Subject: English ENG3U		Topic: Mythology: natural and supernatural
Topic and focus of this lesson: Coexistence of natural and supernatural in the works of literature.		Broad goals to which this lesson contributes: Reading for meaning. Literary connections.
Specific outcomes for this lesson: R and LS: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3,
Materials: Howard O'Hagan, Tay John Ojibwe Turtle Island Creation story
Agenda: Reading: Howard O'Hagan, Tay John ( the novel), Part One “Legend”, Chapter Two (pg.17-28) Reading: The Creation Story Ojibwe Turtle Island Myths and Legends: construction of a hero, examples from known works of literature of mixing natural and supernatural elements (Circle Talk). Group work: Discussion and presenting the findings: Why do writers mix natural and unnatural elements in their works?
Key questions: Why do storytellers mix natural and unnatural elements in their works? What do you think will become of Kumkleseem, the boy from Howard O'Hagan book? In your opinion, what's the importance of the circumstances of Kumkleseem's birth? Do you know any other literary character whose birth involved supernatural intervention? What functions do the supernatural forces/characters play in the works of literature.